CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a membership-based lifelong learning program for adults 50 years plus. We offer non-credit courses, events, travel opportunities and lectures. Hear from outstanding speakers and instructors. No tests. No grades. OLLI is about the joy of learning.
Membership is required to take most courses and events. Some events and activities may be open to non-members.
2018 OLLI/WLS Symposium
Seeking a Just World Order: The Quest for Peace and Prosperity
This symposium will present scholars and policy makers to address the world’s prospects for peace and prosperity. After an introductory lecture describing the values and forces that shaped our postWWII world, speakers will address specific topics such as the impacts of either maintaining or discontinuing economic alliances and trade organizations. Others will consider the potentials and pitfalls from maintaining or discontinuing military alliances and the treaties that limit nuclear proliferation.
Speakers: University of Nebraska Lincoln— David Forsythe, emeritus professor, Political Science; John Anderson, professor, Economics; Rupal Mehta, assistant professor, Political Science; Peter Levitov, associate dean, International Affairs, retired; US Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, U.S. House of Representatives, Nebraska 1st District
Day/Date of Event: Saturday, Oct 27
Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct 19
Time: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: UNL East Campus Union, 1705 Arbor Drive. No parking permit is required.
Cost: $20 includes cost of lunch and symposium
Registration is required. Cancellation after the registration deadline will be nonrefundable.
Please contact the OLLI oce if you have specific dietary restrictions.
Open to the public. Membership not required.